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60+ oyster on gatwick express
i have a 60+ oyster card. Im travelling from brentford to gatwick by train. I have been told i cannot use my oyster all the way to Gatwick. I apparently have to buy a rail ticket for the last 3 or 4 stops. does anyone know if this is correct? Thanks. BarryDH
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level crossings
Not sure if this in the right forum but just after some information about level crossings please. We have recently moved house and in our new location we have to negotiate a level crossing which is situated right next to the local station. My question is regarding the length of time the crossing closes prior to the train…
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should I go back and pay for my train ticket?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... When catching a train there was no time for me to buy a ticket. The lady at the station said not to worry, I could buy one at my destination. However, when I arrived, the ticket office was closed, so I left without paying. Unfortunately the MSE team can't always answer money…
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Money Moral Dilemma: What's the fairest way to split our taxi fare?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... I often share a taxi home with my friend after we've been out. It's normally £13 direct to my house, and £16 to his house - but when we share, it's £18 in total. How should we split it? Unfortunately the MSE team can't always answer money moral dilemma questions as…
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Have I Purchased A Valid Ticket?
I am planning a trip to London from the South West in August travelling by train on GWR. Everything I have read and advice from an earlier post lead me to believe advance tickets go on sale approx 12 weeks in advance. I set a reminder on Trainline for when tickets go on sale but was surprised last week to be told my…
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Delay Repay (Bexleyheath Line)
Anyone on here clued up on delay repay generally? What sort of substantiation to train companies generally need? To be more specific - my entire train line was down for a whole week. (Last week) Some days I got a bus and tube, others I got a bus then alternative line, others I got a bus, alternative line and and DLR...etc…
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Disabled Rail Card Trans Pennine
I recently booked a train journey for two people using a disabled rail card. On Trans Pennine web site came out at over £28 but on the Northern Rail site and Trainline at over £22. I checked other journeys with similar results. I have come to the conclusion that Trans Pennine are not giving the full rail card discount to…
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First E Bike
Hi Looking at getting an ebike for commuting to work (6 miles) as I need to get fitter etc I weigh 125kg........but my knee no longer accepts uphill punishment lol. I have 2 "normal" bikes but don't really want to go down the conversion route I quite like the option of throttle and a drive motor larger than 250w, but sadly…
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Worst commute on Northern Trains?
Watched the "HS2: The Great Train Robbery" and it highlighted how bad the Northerns train are around Manchester area. I live on the Airedale Line (Shipley to Leeds) and we luckily have the very nice Siemens trains for the bulk of the services into Leeds but there are the awful pacers and other grubby non-electric trains…
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Help! Which ticket(s) for London??
Hello, i'm confused and need help to get the cheapest train ticket(s). I need to travel from Didcot Parkway on Sat 27th April to London Paddington, where i will drop my bag off at a hotel, then continue to Custom House for the Excel Centre (zone 3 I believe). From there i will return the same day to my hotel near…
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Unfair penalty fare notice-can I appeal
So I was given a penalty fare notice of 185 travelling from leicester to st pancras. Now my issue was, i paid for my tickets and have the payment email to confirm, however i was using the mobile format ticket and this however was not working. The inspector asked my to load my emails as proof I had purchased a ticket and…
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Fare capping could be introduced nationwide under radical proposals from rail firms - MSE News
Weekly fare capping and a 'tap in, tap out' system similar to the one in London could be introduced across Britain, under radical proposals published by rail companies today...Read the full story: 'Fare capping could be introduced nationwide under radical proposals from rail firms' Click reply below to discuss. If you…
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Rail passengers across the country complain of ticket machine problems this morning - MSE News
Rail commuters across Britain are complaining about issues with station ticket machines this morning...Read the full story: 'Rail passengers across the country complain of ticket machine problems this morning' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
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Change to departure
Hi, On March 2nd, Transport for Wales are now doing engineering works. My train to Manchester was due to depart at 18:06. They have put on a bus to Cardiff, which leaves at 17:06 - 1 hour earlier. This is no good to me as I am there to watch the football. What are my rights, surely they must pay for a taxi to Cardiff, the…
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Freedom pass newal
Hi, sent my disabled renewal freedom pass form to local council, how many days to receive a new one? Thanks
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Nectar points for Virgin trains
A while ago I mistakenly redeemed Nectar points for Virgin trains, not noticing that I could then only get East Coast Virgin (now LNER, I know). They expire in May but I have no likelihood of ever using them on that route. Do you know if they are transferable to someone else to use? Seems a shame to let them go to waste.
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Cheapest Day For Rail Travel To London?
I have to be in London on a given Saturday in the summer and will add a few days either side for shopping and sightseeing. I will be travelling from Devon with my family and we can be flexible so I am wondering is there a cheaper day generally to travel into London or back to Devon? Thanks in advance for any advice :A
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Bike Servicing Offer
Thought I'd share this: https://www.edinburghbicycle.com/info/bike-servicing-special-offer/ Good offer if you live near one of their shops!
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How would you rate your experience of using Great Western Rail? Stephen Doughty MP wants your views
Have you experienced delays or other performance issues on Great Western Railway trains? On Tuesday, Stephen Doughty MP will be leading a debate in Parliament on the performance of the Great Western Railway network. Tell us about your experiences of using the services for your chance to feed into the debate. We will pass…
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No £1.50 fare
Went from Rectory Road to Turkey Street on London Overground and was half expecting a £1.50 fare. Was actually charged £2.40. Anyone know why?
